A-Z Darts Ambassadors & Sponsored Partners
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Table of contents
1. CALI WEST 2. MARK MCFADDEN 3. DAX MUNNA 3.1 Dax Munna Signature Darts Setup 3.2 Dax Munna Signature Jersey 3.3 Dax Munna Blog Contributions 3.4 Dax Munna Achievements & Accolades 4. ED CHAMBERS 4.1 Questionnaire for Ed Chambers 4.2 Ed Chambers Signature Darts Setup 4.3 Ed Chambers Signature Jerseys 4.4 Ed Chambers Best Finishes 6. RYAN MOONEYHAM 6.1 Ryan Mooneyham Best Finishes 7. TANJA BENCIC 7.1 Tanja Bencic Signature Darts Setup 7.2 Tanja Bencic Signature Jerseys 8. MIKE SELF 8.1 Mike Self Signature Darts Setup 8.2 Mike Self Best Finishes 9. JOIN OUR A-Z DARTS AMBASSADOR PROGRAM! 10. A-Z DARTS SPONSORED PARTNERS 10.1 Partners Promoting Darts: CSC & WSC 10.2 To The Point Streaming: The Siege 10.3 Bullseyes 'n' Brewskis
Darts is still a growing sport in the US and we've only recently seen names like Leonard Gates and Stowe Buntz make worldwide headlines. As part of our brand mission to support the growing dart community, we've developed the A-Z Darts Ambassadors and Sponsored Partners program where we work with pro players and sponsor dart livestreaming brands, helping them develop their careers and legacies in the dart world.
A-Z Darts Ambassadors
To become an A-Z Darts Ambassador, not only do you need an engaging audience and social presence – you need grit, talent and LOTS of determination! Not everyone fits the bill of what we're looking for when it comes to becoming a sponsored player, but if you're an excellent marketer or competitor, you could be the next A-Z Darts ambassador.
Our current team of A-Z Darts Ambassadors consists of some of the best local and upcoming dart professionals and it has been our mission to support them on their dart journey to world recognition! If you're wondering who they are and what makes them so great, read on as we introduce our full roster of darts ambassadors.
cali west
Over the past 20 years, A-Z Darts Ambassador Cali West has proven herself to be one of the best pro players in the entire United States and credits the game of darts as a major pivotal factor of success and growth in her life. Through darts Cali was able to meet her current wife, Robin Curry, her current employer and many more lifelong connections and friendships.
Cali has earned multiple National titles and other notable achievements as a testament to her talent and determination. She was ranked the No.1 ADO player form 2012-2015 and has more recently been crowned the 2023 ADO World Masters National Champion.
Cali carries on her darts legacy by continuing to participate in tournaments across the world and imparting her dart expertise to curious novices through her Youtube channel, Garage Darts.
Curious to learn more about Cali West? Read our in-depth blog covering everything you need to know about Cali West and her legacy as an A-Z Darts Ambassador by clicking the button below.
Mark McFadden
Mark McFadden has been an A-Z Darts Ambassador since 2021. He began his humble dart roots as a hobbyist, eventually turning a hobby into a full blown pro career.
Darts changed Mark's life for the better as it soon became a new lifestyle for him – one that even his own family became accustomed to! His daughter has taken up the game as well, participating in youth tournaments and occasionally adult/youth duo events with Mark.
Aside from darts, Mark also enjoys coaching sports for his daughter's school softball team, building custom PCs, cooking and supporting youth darts.
Want to know more about Mark McFadden? Check out Mark McFadden's individual A-Z Darts Ambassador profile by clicking the button below.
Dax Munna
Dax Munna, also known as Dr. Manhattan, is an A-Z Darts Ambassador and professional darts instructor that works with players from around the world, remotely and in-person, from beginners to PDC masters. He also contributes a coaching column on our blog intended to help players of all skill levels improve their game.
Despite starting the game a bit later in life, Dax's drive for darts led him on a pathway to rapid improvement, inspiring his motto: “ANYONE could improve if they were willing to put in the proper work and were willing to make the appropriate sacrifices.”
From casual games at NYC pubs to playing professionally in dart leagues, Dax found himself captaining his own team after reaching the top of the divisions and eventually used his newfound love for helping new players to introduce long format set play to New York.
Now a successful and well-loved darts instructor, Dax is always ready to answer any darting questions and loves working with his local communities.
PERSONAL
Birthplace: New York, NY
Current City: New York, NY
Nickname: Dr. Manhattan
Dax Munna Signature Darts Setup
BARRELS
The Dax Munna Signature Steel Tip Darts by our very own in-house barrel brand Colonial feature Dax's signature galaxy logo and teardrop-shaped grips, available in royal blue and deep black. The delicate teardrops not only add an indented grip that doesn't stick to your fingers, they balance out the weight evenly from front to back.
You can also shop his previous barrel edition, the Colonial 79012, with simple radial grooves that suit everybody's grip.
SHAFTS
Dax's signature barrel is set up with inbetween length nylon shafts. A-Z Darts carries a variety of brands with inbetween nylon shafts, including the popular Target Pro Grip Nylon Dart Shafts which come in a variety of bright colors.
View the different options for inbetween nylon shafts below:
FLIGHTS
180 Micron flights in the shape Standard are Dax's go-to micron thickness and flight shape. The 180 Micron flights from Pentathlon even include a royal blue color that perfectly matches Dr. Manhattan's motifs.
View the options we carry below:
STEEL TIP POINTS
The Piranha Steel Tip Points from Dart World are Dax's preferred steel tip points for his darts setup. These long tapered points are made to easily penetrate the dartboard without damaging the sisal fibers.
View the Piranha Steel Tip Points below:
Dax Munna Signature Jersey
As an A-Z Darts ambassador, Dax Munna also has his very own signature jersey from our custom darts apparel brand Magic Wear. Each jersey features a stunning blue galaxy pattern framed by a black trim with Dax's iconic galaxy logo across the front and the back of the design.
Click the image above to shop all Dax Munna jerseys by Magic Wear or click the Shop Now button:
Dax Munna Blog Contributions
With his years of expertise playing and coaching darts, Dax Munna offers his knowledge to the community by writing digestible tips, observations and techniques for his coaching column. Check out a few of his blog posts below for everything you need to know about darts and more:
Dax Munna Achievements & Accolades
From collaborating with the prestigious CDC to doing community service to promote darts, Dax Munna has built up an impressive resume of dart accomplishments over the years as a teacher and lover of the game. Here are some of his most notable accolades:
CDC PARTNERSHIP
- Dax was an original Championship Darts Circuit (CDC) Tour Card invitee.
- He has served as on-air commentary for the CDC's Continental Cup Finals streamed by the PDC.
- He was also part of one of the first test-run live streams of an East Coast vs. West Coast Grudge Match organized by founding CDC partner L. David Irete.
- In the first few seasons of the CDC, Dax was also invited to participate on multiple occasions.
East Coast vs. West Coast Grudge Match
After the Regular PDSL league play, New York's Dax Munna and LA's own Howard Meyers race to 9.
BEST FINISHES
- 2-time winner and 4-time runner up of the New York City Premier League.
- Winner of the Inaugural Dart Players Los Angeles (DPLA).
- Winner of the Seacoast Open Doubles Cricket – the first tournament Dax ever attended.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
- Dax has taught a clinic at the NDA Team Dart tournament in Las Vegas.
- He has also worked with the Madison Square Garden's event and operations team to promote the PDC's US Darts Masters.
- Since 2012, Dax has been teaching the game to players of all skill levels.
Ed Chambers
A darts pro of over 12 years, Ed Chambers drove his passion for darts into building a professional career of many accolades and sponsors. Aside from being a proud A-Z Darts Ambassador, Ed has obtained sponsorships from top dart companies like One80 and L-Style!
International travel, player coaching and training, community, youth and charity events, and brand awareness encompass a few of Ed's other passions besides darts. In fact, Ed has gone above and beyond to help young players learn about the sport of darts and improve their game!
In regards to his coaching efforts, Ed Chambers shared:
“There is nothing greater than the smile of a new or young player after hitting their first achievement.”
PERSONAL
Birthplace: Sheffield, England
Current City: Littleton, CO
Birthday: 07/30
Dominant hand: Right
Years playing: 12
Darts profile: Ed Chambers Darts
Questionnaire for Ed Chambers
Curious about Ed Chambers's story behind his darts career, we reached out to Ed to ask him a few questions and dig deep into his love for the game.
Q: What got you interested in playing darts?
A: When I was growing up in England my dad would hand me darts at the pub and tell me to go play. Fascinating for an 8 year old!
Q: What does Darts mean to you?
A: Darts opens up social opportunities, a break from the grind, and a good time in a competitive environment.
Q: Do you have any tips for those getting into Darts?
A: Take your time, seek advice (and listen), don’t get frustrated, don’t over play, buy my darts!
Q: What is the biggest highlight of your time playing darts?
A: This is easy – the travel. Getting to see other countries and cultures is life changing. Not many hobbies have such a broad reach to be able to take you around the world!
Q: What is your Magical secret to winning at darts?
A: It’s a secret… but I will reveal I always smile on the inside while throwing, try it, you’ll be surprised how much better you throw when you’re not angry.
Q: Do you have any words to live by or inspirational quotes
A: “Follow your dreams, you can reach your goals, I’m living proof. BEEFCAKE!” - Eric Cartman.
Q: If there is one thing you would like people to know about you what would it be?
A: I can be bribed into almost anything with ice cream. Especially the Twix ice cream bars!
Ed Chambers Signature Darts Setup
Featuring products from One80, L-Style and Magic Wear, Ed Chambers has a wide arrangement of darts ambassador equipment signature to his own playstyle! Here's a breakdown of each component of his personalized darts setup:
BARRELS
Ed's barrel of choice is his signature The Ocelot II darts by One80 – a great everyday dart for players of any skill level inspired by the special blue edition of his generation one Ocelot darts.
These barrels, available in both black and blue, feature a new variety of radial grooves and axial cuts coated in their respective colors. Even the flights have been upgraded with a new design, now donning a geometric hexagon grid pattern and strikes of lightning.
Ed Chambers Ocelot II Darts Range Video Review
Jen Mounts gives you an in-depth review of the Ed Chambers Ocelot II Darts Range by One80. She compares the steel tip and soft tip versions and elaborates on the overall design including cuts and grip intensity – plus some throwing action in the end.
The black color is available in both soft tip and steel tip while the blue color only comes in soft tip. View the different weight options we carry below:
SHAFTS
As an L-Style darts ambassador, the L-Shafts in 260 (inbetween) are Ed's go-to dart shafts.
Each L-Shaft has built-in flight guards to protect flights from damage and comes with champagne rings to prevent your flights from falling off.
View the different options below:
FLIGHTS
To pair with the L-Style L-Shafts, Ed uses the L-Style Pro Kami dart flights.
Kami, which means paper, is a flexible solution to flight deflection without compromising durability. This flight collection comes in an assortment of different colors, including a few pro player editions for players like Mikuru Suzuki.
View the different options below:
SOFT TIP POINTS
For soft tip points, Ed's favorite choice is the L-Style Premium Lippoint soft tip collection.
These points come in a variety of different colors to suite your personal taste, and they offer extra finger grip patterns at the base of the tip to help prevent bounce outs.
View the different options below:
STEEL TIP CONVERSION POINTS
For steel tip conversion points, the One80 Reflex Conversion points have been Ed's holy grail.
If you're looking for high quality steel tip conversion points that easily turn any soft tip dart into steel tip, the One80 Reflex points are perfect for you!
View the different options below:
Ed Chambers Signature Jerseys
As a Magic Wear sponsored player and A-Z Darts ambassador, Ed Chambers has an assortment of signature jerseys made in collaboration with Magic Wear, our custom darts apparel brand. His newest V4 edition features a subtle ocelot pattern, similar to a leopard print, with grey details and a hot pink color base. This design pairs well with his signature darts barrel, The Ocelots!
Click the image above to shop all Ed Chambers jerseys by Magic Wear or click the Shop Now button:
Ed Chambers Best Finishes
Over the course of Ed's darts career, the A-Z Darts Ambassador program has accrued an impressive list of his pro darts achievements. Here are some of his most recent best finishes:
2021
- Wyoming State Dream Team – Champion
- Wyoming State Team 01 – Champion
- Wyoming State Team Cricket – Runner up
2019
- World Superleague Championship Singapore – Top 4
- DARTSLIVE Singapore Doubles – Top 16
2018
- DARTSLIVE Open France International Doubles – Top 8
- DARTSLIVE Open Malaysia Doubles – Top 8
2017
- DARTSLIVE Open Malaysia Singles – Top 4
Ed Chambers vs. Andy Dang
In this USA Darts video, A-Z Darts Ambassador Ed Chambers in Littleton, Colorado takes on Andy Dang in Vancouver, British Columbia in a soft tip show down!
Ryan Mooneyham
Another A-Z Darts Ambassador, Ryan Mooneyham has been a veteran of the game for over 16 years. Originally, Ryan had taken up darts as a hobby to settle his mind and relieve stress, understanding the sheer amount of commitment needed to balance home life, work life and league/tournament life. He realized early on that he was not able to compete despite being one of the best players in his city.
Eventually, Ryan decided enough was enough – he wanted to compete! He worked tirelessly to develop singles steel tip leagues and soft tip team leagues in his local area until the players became strong enough to compete on the national level.
In planning for the future, Ryan stated:
"It took 15 years but I believe that my game is close to the National level with my sights on the International level.”
PERSONAL
Birthplace: Republic, MO
Current City: Springfield, MO
Birthday: 04/27
Nickname: “Mooney” and “The Express”
Years playing: 16
FUN FACTS
Ryan's love for darts doesn't stop at just tournaments. He has also dedicated his time to working multiple dart-related jobs including:
- ADO Area 6 Manager
- PPD League Coordinator for Kinney Amusement
- Dart Players Springfield League Coordinator
Ryan Mooneyham Best Finishes
Always fully dedicated to the game of darts, Ryan's appetite for competition has earned him many major titles. Here are some of his best finishes:
2021
- Missouri Open 501 – 2x Champion
- Ozark Mountain Open 501 – Champion
- Charlotte Open Doubles 501 – Champion
- Music City Open – Top 4
-
Missouri Governor’s Cup Team – Champion
2020
- Missouri Dart Madness Finale – Top 8
2019
- Missouri Open Cricket – Champion
- Cricket Singles Invitational TOC – 3rd
2017
- Missouri St. Patty’s 501 – Champion
Tanja Bencic
Although she originally started off as a casual dart player, Tanja Bencic never dreamed of enjoying the competitive side of darts until her first ever local tournament in 2014. Tanja immediately decided that this was for her and began traveling for tournaments across the country in 2016, eventually even winning a chance to compete in the 2019 Nationals USA Masters in Connecticut.
Her first major sweep took place at the 2020 Oklahoma tournament where she placed 1st in all 6 categories! Tanja's talent catapulted her into international success, participating in DARTSLIVE World Stages overseas – she's even a current 2021 CDC Tour Card holder! It's no wonder Tanja is a strong member of the A-Z Darts Ambassador program.
Aside from being a fierce competitor in the darting scene, Tanja is also a huge advocate for women's darts. She has helped organize women’s online leagues for ADO Regional Qualifiers and a couple money leagues with over 30 participants. She is currently the ADO Regional Director for Area 2-5.
Tanja Bencic Signature Darts Setup
If you're wondering about the iconic darts setup that brought A-Z Darts Ambassador Tanja Bencic to international success, look no further. Here is a full in-depth breakdown of her darts ambassador setup including products from One80, L-Style and Magic Wear.
BARRELS
Tanja's first signature dart by One80 has launched - enjoy her new Sensation darts range!
The Tanja Bencic One80 Sensation darts features a signature design with striking blue accents! This range allows for two grip styles for an enhanced playing experience. Perfect for professional and casual players alike.
View the various weight options that we carry below for steel tip and soft tip:
SHAFTS
As another L-Style darts embassador, the L-Style Carbon Fiber 190 shafts are Tanja's go-to dart shafts.
Each shaft is crafted with dry carbon material, making them highly durable and strong no matter how much you use them.
View the different options below:
FLIGHTS
Like other A-Z Darts Ambassadors, Tanja uses the L-Style Pro Kami dart flights.
The Kami collection comes in an assortment of different colors, but Tanja says she prefers to match her flights to her signature darts shirt in blue.
View the different options below:
SOFT TIP POINTS
For soft tip points, Tanja's preferred option is the L-Style Premium Lippoint soft tip collection.
These points come in a variety of different colors and offer extra finger grip patterns at the base of the tip to help prevent bounce outs.
View the different options below:
STEEL TIP CONVERSION POINTS
For steel tip conversion points, the One80 Reflex Conversion points are Tanja's favorite to use.
If you're looking for high quality steel tip conversion points that easily turn any soft tip dart into steel tip, the One80 Reflex points are perfect for you!
View the different options below:
Tanja Bencic Signature Jerseys
Tanja Bencic has a small collection of signature Magic Wear jerseys as an A-Z Darts Ambassador and Magic Wear sponsored player. Her newest V3 jersey is inspired by her cotton candy themed darts setup with watercolor clouds of blue, pink and purple colors. Across the back of the jersey, Tanja's name is detailed in bright pink with a blue outline.
Click the image above to shop all Tanja Bencic jerseys by Magic Wear or click the Shop Now button:
Mike Self
Even as a family man and father of four – two boys and two girls – A-Z Darts Ambassador Mike Self still finds time to indulge in the game of darts by traveling throughout Michigan and participating in a local series.
All four of his kids enjoy throwing darts at home, including his teenage daughter who also competes in tournaments as well. The father and daughter duo even play mixed doubles tournaments together!
Aside from darts, Mike also enjoys golfing in the summer time and competing in Michigan Big Bass kayak league tournaments.
PERSONAL
Birthplace: Flint, MI
Current city: Flint, MI
Birthday: 06/01
Nickname: Stroke
Mike Self Signature Darts Setup
With popular darts and accessories from Red Dragon, Target and Fit Flight, here is an in-depth introduction into Mike's signature darts setup:
STEEL TIP BARRELS
As a tribute to the 2x PDC World Champion, Mike loves to use the Red Dragon Peter Wright World Champion 2020 darts range as his preferred steel tip barrel.
These darts have an aggressive grip with razor edge milling patterns throughout the barrel. A PVD dual coating gives the barrel a dichromatic appearance with gradating colors of yellow, pink and purple.
View the various weight options that we carry below for steel tip:
SOFT TIP BARRELS
For soft tip barrels, Mike favors the RVB Gen 2 darts range paired with the Cosmo Fit Soft Points.
At A-Z Darts, we only carry the Gen 3 & 4 versions of the RVB darts by Target. Each version consists of many different grips and milling, giving the barrels an interesting feel in your hand.
SHAFTS
The Fit Flight Carbon Locked Dart Shafts in size #5 are Mike's trusty dart shafts of choice.
Each Carbon Locked Dart Shaft is comprised of reinforced plastic resin and high-strength carbon fibers, combining the performance of lightweight plastic with high durability.
View the different options we carry below:
FLIGHTS
Because the Fit Flight Carbon Locked Dart Shafts can only be used with Fit Flights, Mike uses the Fit Flights in the style Shape.
These flights are lightweight, highly durable and provide your darts with a heightened sense of stability in the air. Not to mention all of the amazing designs and colors Fit Flights offer! Some of the other A-Z Darts Ambassadors enjoy flights in this style as well.
View the different options below:
Mike Self Best Finishes
A true Michigan patriot, Mike primarily participates in local Michigan tournaments. Here are some of his notable achievements and best finishes as collected by the A-Z Darts Ambassadors program:
2019 STEEL TIP FINISHES
- Michigan State Mixed Doubles – 1st
- Michigan State Mixed Triples – Top 4
- Michigan State Cricket – Top 4
2019 SOFT TIP FINISHES
- Michigan State NDA Men's Doubles Masters – 1st
- Michigan State Singles 501 Masters – 3rd
- Michigan State NDA Singles Cricket Masters – 3rd
OTHER NOTABLES
- Participant of Champion Darts Circuit Tour 2018 & 2019
Mike Self vs. Dustin Valentine
USA Darts' very own sponsored players Mike Self – also an A-Z Darts Ambassador – and Dustin Valentine take each other on in a Steel Tip 501 Match, open in double out.
JOIN OUR A-Z DARTS AMBASSADOR PROGRAM!
Interested in becoming an A-Z Darts Ambassador and sponsored player? Before you apply, make sure to read our in-depth blog on what dart sponsorship is and how to obtain it. Good darts and good luck!
A-Z Darts Sponsored Partners
In addition to our A-Z Darts Ambassadors, our Sponsored Partners – Partners Promoting Darts and To The Point Streaming – have joined the ranks of our League Partner Program in an effort to spread the love of darts across the online world.
Partners Promoting Darts: CSC & WSC
Partners Promoting Darts (PPD) is a league organizer that hosts soft tip dart leagues and tournaments across North America, including major events like the Tournament of Champions (TOC), Cricket Singles Challenge (CSC) and more recently the Women's Challenger Series (WSC).
Whether you're new to the sport or you're a seasoned veteran of the game, PPD welcomes all players to participate in their numerous remote leagues and tournaments. No matter your skill level, PPD is sure to have a tournament that suits you.
Although PPD hosts many tournaments to promote soft tip darts, the tournaments that A-Z Darts sponsors are the CSC and WSC.
CSC Challenger Series
The CSC is a soft tip singles cricket long format tournament that takes place in seasons throughout the year. Season 5 kicked off this year with the participation of American darts superstar, Leonard Gates, and ended with a bang as Mike Maloney took home the crown in Division 1; Richard Sterbenz winning Division 2.
As an A-Z Darts Sponsored Partner, we support the CSC with custom merchandise and exclusive giveaways conducted on CSC livestreams. Matches are recorded on our very own live streaming company, USA Darts on Youtube, where we showcase some of the best players in our own virtual head-to-head matches and tournaments playlists.
Look forward to the new seasons of the CSC starting next year!
CSC Jerseys
As each season of the CSC rotates, they introduce a fun new theme to their production. This past season, their theme was retro gaming with 8-bit inspired graphics! With every new theme, PPD and Magic Wear collaborate to create a fully custom jersey that matches the season's theme.
Want your own CSC themed apparel? Check out the CSC Jerseys from Magic Wear by clicking the image above or the button below.
WCS Challenger Series
With Season 5 of the CSC concluded, the first ever season of the WSC is due to start in December this year! PPD wanted to emphasize the ladies with this tournament, allowing women to pick any partner they choose and ultimately win the grand prize money.
Every Monday starting December 11th, USA Darts will be livestreaming the WCS matches – stay tuned for more information about this season!
To The Point Streaming: The Siege
To The Point Streaming is another league organizer that hosts and broadcasts steel tip matches live on their Youtube channel every Tuesday.
Their brand theme takes heavy inspiration from the medieval times and the hosts often film in front of a castle interior backdrop to add to the antique vibes.
The Siege Merch
JERSEYS
Like the CSC, The Siege also has their very own collection of custom jerseys from Magic Wear! Each version is a little different from the last, but their medieval branding and red, white and blue color palette stay consistent across all Siege jerseys.
Want your own Siege themed apparel? Check out the Siege Jerseys from Magic Wear by clicking the button below.
FLIGHTS
Both Fit Flight and L-Style have partnered with The Siege to create special flights in The Siege's signature branding.
A castle tower and brick wall pattern is seen across the Fit Flight dart flights, while the L-Style flights are designed just like a shield.
View the different options we carry below:
Bullseyes 'n' Brewskis
Our last Sponsored Partner is Bullseyes ‘n’ Brewskis – an independent soft tip streaming company that aims to bring the classic pub experience of darts to the online world of livestreaming.
B'n'B broadcasts their matches every Tuesday and Saturday, so make sure to catch that smoke and tune into their next match!
B'n'B Merch
JERSEYS
As a long time A-Z Darts Sponsored Partner, B'n'B has quite a few varieties of their signature jerseys from Magic Wear. Select your favorite color of the B'n'B jerseys and represent soft tip darts everywhere you go!
Want your own B'n'B themed apparel? Check out the B'n'B Jerseys from Magic Wear by clicking the button below.
FLIGHTS & PATCHES
B'n'B also has their very own special flight design from L-Style featuring their logo on different colored flights in black, red and white. Fit Flight also has exclusive B'n'B flights with a skull and smoke design in size Shape and Slim.
If you're looking to support B'n'B on your own jersey, we also sell B'n'B themed self-adhesive patches.
View all options we carry below:
